Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-04
The ohio Convention.

The Democrats OF Ohio have acted
with courage and wisdom. The plat
form is Democratic to the core, and
] free from injurious compromises and
misleading antiquities. Its deelara-
tions leave no room for doubt about
what the Democracy of the State be-
lieyes, wants and intends to accom-
plish. The indorsement of President
cleveland and his administration is en-
thusiastie. and on the great question OF
/ revenue reform the line between Demo-
cratic and Republican doctrines Is so
clearly drawn that no one can mistake
the issue. -.-a7aa
The tariff plank Is one of the best
axnressions of pure Democratic faith
vet enunciated BY any body of repre-
sentatiyes of the party. 1t denounces
nanv attempt to abolish the tax on
LIQUORS for the purpose of keeping up
the present unjust, unequal and
onerous tariff system,n and demands
i,sucf1 tudicious reduction Of the present
burdensome tariff as shall result only
in meeting the expenses of an eco
nomical administration Of the Govern.
mentn its obligations for pensions and
interest on the public debt. The
Unanimous adoption of this sound
tariff declaration by an Ohio conven-
tion is a conclusive answer to those
who pretend that the courageous as
sertioil of true Democratic doctrine
would endanger the unity of the party.
On the great question Of the pablic
lands the convention accepted as the
summary of the Democratic creed the
Presidents recent notable declaration
for the maintenance of the inviolabil-
ity of homestead rights through the en-,
forcement of policy that gives "reliel
to crowding population and homes to
thrift and industry"
While thus explicit and incisiYe IL
its utterances on questions OF natlona
politics, the platform is equally franz
and wise in dealing with local issues
and the criticism on the Republican
administration of State affairs is Vigor-
ously aggressive.
The convention was controlled by
the rank and file of the party, and by
them carried for the administration
Whatever there was of machine infiu
ence or intrigue was on the other side
The Buckeye Democrats are satisfied
with President Cleveland, and jubilanl
in the assurance of victory his wise con
duct of affairs has given to them.-
They would be content with no stintet
praise, but have spoken out of the full
ness of their hearts in terms OF un
qualified eulogy. .,-
The candidate for Governor ia
worthy representative of the sentimen
of the convention, a progressive
aggressive, loyal and untiring Demo
crat. He will carry into the campaigl
before the people the same bold bu
iudicious spirit that his preliminar.
canvass has displayed, and will in
spire the party with an enthusiasm
that ought to make safe for Cleveian.
the electoral vote of John Sherman
State. .f.#.-.Hr1 rs.
The contest will be a bitter one, 70
the loss of. Ohio this year would b
fatal to Republican hopes for l9Se
whether the candidacy of that part
fall to Blaine, to Sherman or toa com
promise nominee. The knowledge
that fact will inspire the Democracy t
mighty efforts, aud they will be helpe
by a large vote from independents VIII
know that the country cannot aftor
to return to the misdeeds and laxltie
of Republican rule.-N. Y. Star.